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- parts of speech:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is also used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. (symbol: Cu)
铜
That shiny tea kettle is made of copper.那个闪亮的茶壶是铜做的。
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| definition 2: |
the reddish brown color of copper.
红棕色
Copper is one of the colors in my box of crayons.红棕色是我的蜡笔盒中的颜色之一。 |
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piece |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of or having to do with copper.
铜的
There is a copper pipe under the sink.在水池下有个铜的管道。 |
| definition 2: |
having the color of copper.
红棕色的
His copper hair shined in the sunlight.他红棕色的头发在阳光中发出光泽。 |
| derivation: |
coppery (adj.) |
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